Our thanks to Aimee Le for her generous donation of children’s books for our Books for Bedtime literacy program on March 7, 2019. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday we’d like to share this wonderful quote: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
STM shared new books with the children and families attending the Difference Makers Kokua Foods distribution on March 3, 2019. Thanks everyone for kind donations of books and money that make this possible!
Our thanks to Pearl, YiQi, and Michelle from Julius West Middle School for hosting a book drive and collecting monetary donations on February 16-18 for our Books for Bedtime literacy program. We will be purchasing books for our program with the money you raised. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Our thanks to Siddharth from Julius West Middle School for hosting a book drive on February 21-23 and for making bookmarks for our Books for Bedtime literacy program. We are excited to share these books and fun bookmarks with our kids. Thank you!
Lana made some fun 1.5″ buttons in honor of Zilly’s 5th birthday. Zilly is the much loved therapy dog at The Children’s Inn at NIH. Happy Birthday Zilly!
Our thanks for all of your kind and generous donations! Our auction would not be possible without your support!
STMers Ella and Lana had a great time reading stories aloud to the children at Difference Makers Kokua Foods distribution on February 17, 2019. The children were very happy to take home new books for the libraries they are building at home. Our thanks to Ella for her generous donation of books for our literacy program.
Books are near and dear to our hearts so we were thrilled to receive this donation of new books from Elizabeth Brinkama on February 8, 2019. We are working on collecting new books for our next school-wide distribution of books at a Title I school (TBD). We welcome any individuals, groups, or businesses that can help us by hosting a book drive. Thank you!
STM had a great day on February 10, 2019 giving out free used books and sharing our mission with the TP community at the Mid-Winter Play Day. Lots of fun was had by all. Highlights included facepainting, board games, balloons, and Simon Says with Congressman Jamie Raskin! Our thanks to the City of Takoma Park, MD – Municipal Government and Pat Rumbaugh/Let’s Play America for letting us be part of their special day!
STM had a wonderful time with Colette and her friends on February 8. Colette decided to craft for those in need as part of her Valentine’s Day Slumber Party. She and her friends worked diligently to make tied fleece scarves. Colette decided to donate her scarves to the families attending the Difference Makers Kokua Foods distribution this weekend. Our thanks to Colette, her family, and her friends for their kindness.